User Manual
Page 8
...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the next page) viii E6873_P8H61-I LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS... unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 suppport depends on the CPU types; ** Refer to www.asus...asus... ASUS will update QVL...
...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the next page) viii E6873_P8H61-I LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS... unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 suppport depends on the CPU types; ** Refer to www.asus...asus... ASUS will update QVL...
User Manual
Page 9
...Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.70 in" x 6.70 in" (17 cm x 17 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8H61-I LX specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD ... CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 WOL, PXE, PME wake up 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I LX.indb 9 ix 2/15/12 6:36:54 PM
...Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.70 in" x 6.70 in" (17 cm x 17 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8H61-I LX specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD ... CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 WOL, PXE, PME wake up 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I LX.indb 9 ix 2/15/12 6:36:54 PM
User Manual
Page 33
... BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you wish to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 1 2/15/12 6:37:33 PM Click Update button...
... BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you wish to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 1 2/15/12 6:37:33 PM Click Update button...
User Manual
Page 34
...: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:34 PM Before you to avail all its features. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the...
...: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:34 PM Before you to avail all its features. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the...
User Manual
Page 35
...! 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX...
...! 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX...
User Manual
Page 36
... write-protected and has at least 4MB free space to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX VER: 0103 DATE: 08/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric...
... write-protected and has at least 4MB free space to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX VER: 0103 DATE: 08/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric...
User Manual
Page 37
...Defaults item under the Exit menu. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Are you to confirm BIOS update. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX VER: 0103 DATE: 08/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ... them. Restart your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I LX.indb 5 2-5 2/15/12 6:...
...Defaults item under the Exit menu. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Are you to confirm BIOS update. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX VER: 0103 DATE: 08/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ... them. Restart your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I LX.indb 5 2-5 2/15/12 6:...
User Manual
Page 38
...BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS...BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS... • The BIOS setup screens shown in...BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-I LX... 2/15/12 6:37:37 PM We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS...
...BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS...BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS... • The BIOS setup screens shown in...BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-I LX... 2/15/12 6:37:37 PM We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS...
User Manual
Page 57
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows ...then select Yes. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 25 2-25 2/15/12 6:37:50 PM...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows ...then select Yes. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 25 2-25 2/15/12 6:37:50 PM...